U.S. Army
Jellison, Benjamin H.ConflictCivil War
RankCaptain
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany C, 19th Massachusetts Infantry
HometownNewburyport, Massachusetts
Citation
Capture of flag of 57th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.). He also assisted in taking prisoners.
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